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A humane way to end extremism
News, Published on 18/03/2019
» In the words of New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, March 15 was "one of New Zealand's darkest days" as 50 were killed and at least 20 seriously injured by a calculated attack against two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Huawei patent case shows courts' increasing clout
News, Published on 13/06/2018
» A smartphone patent fight between Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Samsung Electronics Co could reach a global resolution through a ruling by a Chinese court, a development that reflects the growing attractiveness of China as a quick and effective forum for intellectual property disputes.
Making a mockery of 'justice'
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2017
» As things stand now, wealthy fugitives from Thai law, such as Thaksin Shinawatra or Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, who is wanted over a hit-and-run killing of a policeman, can evade accountability for their alleged crimes simply by fleeing overseas until the statutes of limitations applicable in their cases expire, after which the suspect is free to return, untouchable by the law.
Weed out dirty cops
News, Postbag, Published on 10/12/2016
» Quite often Thai police officers found to have committed illegal acts have been shunted instead of stripped of their ranks and tried in the court of law.
Spurious argument
News, Postbag, Published on 16/09/2016
» I do not wish to contradict the overwhelming criticisms of Bangkok's riverfront promenade project, an act of vandalism that, if it ever materialises, will result in generations of Thais cursing the BMA for hundreds of years to come, but I would like to go to the defence of one architect who is caught up in the controversy.
Burkini ban is ridiculous
News, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2016
» The French government's decision to create an uproar over women who cover up on the country's beaches was always going to be trouble. In a way, the ban on the so-called "burkini" bathing wear is reminiscent of the equally misguided attempt by our own government to ban Islamic head wear in schools. Such state interference is not just unnecessary but divisive. The Paris government would be wise to consider the lessons learned in Thailand, accept they were wrong and abandon this poorly conceived law.
Universities more professional, but somewhat empty
News, David Brooks, Published on 07/10/2015
» Many American universities were founded as religious institutions, explicitly designed to cultivate their students' spiritual and moral natures. But over the course of the 20th century they became officially or effectively secular.
Making a smart move
News, Postbag, Published on 15/08/2015
» The Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) decided to introduce the Smart Classrooms project to replace the tablet PC project for students which was scrapped by the National Council for Peace and Order. The 1.17-billion-baht leftover budget, which was earlier earmarked to procure tablets for Mathayom 1 students in the North and Northeast, would be shifted and will be complemented by 3 billion baht from the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
Off colour - a Texan in Thailand
Life, Adam Kohut, Published on 17/03/2015
» My boss, an Irishman named Chris, is fond of telling me that I come from "the land of gleaming white teeth and expressing yourself". He's not far off. My father is a dentist and my sister Amanda, a cheerleader throughout high school, is now a social emotional counsellor who works with children.
Secrecy bleeds the world's poor dry
News, Published on 31/05/2013
» In early April, a major expose of financial secrecy sent shock waves around the world. After devoting more than a year to examining 2.5 million leaked files, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), in partnership with several global news outlets, revealed the names behind more than 120,000 anonymous offshore companies and trusts.